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COUNCIL HELD
SPECIAL SESSION
Purchase of a Heating Plant Deferr
ed Until a Later Meeting.
A special meeting of the Town
Council was held on Tuesday evening
to consider the purchasing of a steam
heating plant for the town hall and
the purchase of the Gregory and Gra
ham properties at the south end of
the town.
It was finally decided following
discussion that the matter of purchas
ing the heating plant be laid over for
consideration Monday night, March
15th, Couns. Wilkinson and Crawford
sponsored this motion.
Regarding the purchase of the pro
perty at the south end of the town
.it was agreed by Council that this
matter would again be considered at
the next regular meeting of the Coun
cil.
If a new heating system is installed
tn the town it will be necessary to
ibuild a new chimney and Coun. He
therington reported that this would
cost approximately $250.
On recommendation of the property
•Committee it was decided to sell the
Holmes Block and the Clerk was in
structed to advertise for tenders for
the purchase of same.
Teachers Visiting Toronto School
Principal Hall and the members of
the High School staff will attend tea
ching sessions in Harbord Collegiate,
Toronto, on Friday this week, to ob
serve methods used- in teaching the
various subjects on the curriculum.
OBITUARY
Stephen Piper
A native of this district, Stephen
Piper, passed away at his home, cor
ner of Patrick and Frances streets,
•on Friday evening, in his 69th year.
Mr. Piper had not enjoyed good
health for some years and for the
past three years was unable to carry
■on his duties at the Western Foundry
where he had been employed for 20
years. Early in October last year he
fell, fracturing his shoulder and he
has since been confined to his bed.
He was born at Glenannan, Turn
berry Township, but has been a resi
dent of Wingham for the past 45
years. His wife was formerly Mar
garet Burgess and they were married
on the 23rd of March, 1899.
He leaves to mourn his passing be
sides his widow, two daughters and
one son, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret)
Love, of Toronto; Frederick C., of
Oshawa, and Miss Dorothy, at home.
He is also survived by two brothers
and one sister, Ralph, of Amherst-
burg; Samuel, of Rutheven, Ont., and
Mrs .Sara Cooper, of Detroit.
The funeral service was held in St.
Paul’s Anglican Church, of which he
was a member, on Monday afternoon
and was conducted by the rector, Rev.
E. L. Roberts.
The funeral was under auspices of
Maitland Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 119, of
which he was a member. Members
of this lodge acted as flower bearers
and also conducted a servic.e at the
graveside.
The pallbearers were: W. J. Greer,
A. Shiefl, W. VanWyck, W. W. Cur
rie, Robert Burgess and Mayor John
W. Hanna.
Interment was made in Wingham.
Cemetery.
Friends and relatives who attended
the funeral from a distance were:
Mr. Ralph Piper and his son, Lance,
of AmherStburg; Miss Luella Piper,
Reg. N., of Windsor; Miss Harriet
Piper, Reg. N., of Windsor; Mr. and
Mrs. David' Martin and their grand
daughter, Jean Webb, of Glanford
Station; Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Love,
of Toronto; Mrs. Bert Robinson and
Mr. Harold Hamilton of Oshawa.
Mrs. William Alien
The death of Vera Finley, wife of
William Allen, occurred in Victoria
Hospital) London, on Monday,' March
1st, in her 27th year. Mrs. Allen was
stricken with pneumonia on Saturday
and passed on at ten o’clock Monday
morning, She was born in Lower
Wingham, the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Howard Finley.
Besides her parents( two daughters
survive her, Donna, aged 8, attd Fran
ces aged 4. She is also survived by
one brother, Garfield, and two sisters,
Pearl and Eva, at home.
The funeral will be held from the
,residence of her parents, in Lower
vWingham, at 2 p.m., on Thursday,
March 4th. The service will be con
ducted by Rev. J. F. Anderson.
Interment in Wingham Cemetery.
TOWN NOW MAKING
TILE FOR DRAINS
Holmes Property Now in Possession
ctf the Town.
Auditors Presented Their Report.
The regular meeting of the Town
Council was held in the Council
Chamber on Monday evening.
All members present except Reeve
Davidson, who is on a business trip
to the Uijited States.
His Worship Mayor Hanna pre
sided.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved,
Mayor Hanna reported that the
deed of the Holmes Block was now
signed by all interested parties and
that this property is now in posses
sion of the town. It was agreed that
the Property Committee examine this
property and report back to Council.
Letters were received from Mrs. S.
Bennett and Miss Blanche, also Mrs.
Edwin Lewis, thanking Council for
their kindness during their recent be
reavement.
Two letters received from the Town.
Council of Orillia were filed. One
asked' the Council endorse a motion
that a minimum wage law be insti
tuted in Ontario. The other that a
Royal Commission be appointed to
look into the mattei- of municipal af
fairs that property tax may be reduc
ed.
Letters were received from the
Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto,
and the Salvation Army Maternity
Hospital, London, requesting a grant.
Moved by Couns. Lloyd and Heth
erington that a grant of $10 be given
the Sick Children’s Hospital and also
the Salvation Army Hospital in Lon
don. Carried.
A letter was received from the On
tario Municipal Electrical Association
regarding resolutions passed at the
recent convention regarding Hydro
rates, survey of power and the mat
ter of the Association being repre
sented on the H.E.P.C.
Moved by Coqns. Thomson and
VanWyck that the Council endorse
the resolution requesting' that a sur
vey of the powei' situation in Ontario
be undertaken, Carried.
Brown-Bros, reported by letter that
the basement of their factory had
been flooded during the recent heavy
rains and requested that better drain
age facilities be installed.
Couns. Thomson reported that he
was of the opinion that to stop the
flooding in this section a new drain
would have to be built along the C.
P. R.' tricks which would drain the
Angus Pond. At present, he said, this
pond was drained by a 16-inch tile
drain that connects with a smaller
drain at the park.
The Street Committee were in
structed to bring in a recommenda
tion regarding this matter.
Considerable discussion also took
place regarding the drain at the corn-
eijxdf Josephine and Victoria Streets.
Flooding has taken place at this point
also.
F.or some time, it was reported, the
drain which carries the water away
from the section around Leopold and
Minnie Streets, had not given satis
faction. This drain crosses Mrs. Bar-
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NOTICE
A meeting for the purpose of or
ganizing a Wingham Athletic Assdc-
iation will be held in the Town Hall
at 7,30 p.m. Friday night, this week.
The provisional committee who were
appointed at a previous meeting have
decided that they are - in a position
to bring in their report. Make it a
point to be present on Friday even
ing as it is important that there be
a large representation of citizens.
Euchre Party Tuesday, March 9th
The postponed Liberal Women’s
Euchre will be held in the Council
Chambers on the above date at 8 p.m.
Spring Suits
Every day new Suits are arriving
at Hanna’s and at the present time
we have a very large choice of mat
erials and models. Be sure to see
our Sport models.
March’s Entry Lamb-Like
March came in like a lamb, and,
according to an old myth, will go
out like a lion. The ground hog got
his signals all mixed this year so it
may be that this March prediction
Wil! also go hay-wire this year. Here’s
hoping so, as the last week-end of
the mouth Is Easter week.
HEAPS OF FUN AT
BROOM-BALL GAME
Moccasin Dance After Game
It was a case of Beauty versus the
Beasts, beg pardon, we mean Age,
at the Arena on Friday night. The
event was a broom-ball game. There
was a good attendance and most of
those present went home with sore
sides from laughing, All in all it was
heaps of fun and those who missed it
“ain’t seen nothin’ yet."
The line-ups:
Beauty — Goal, D. Armitage; def.,
V. Walker, M. Preston; forwards, L.
Fuller, Betty Rae, Jean Cruikshanks;
alternates, I. Harrison, H. Brown, I.
Lamb, P. Parker,
Age — Goal, Ed. Nash; def., C.
Bondi, J, Evans; forwards, C. Elliott,
A. Forsyth, W. Krohn.
The final score was 5-4 in favor
of the girls. The first period was a
ding-dong affair with brooms swing
ing freely. C. Elliott landed the first
goal and “Peg" Fuller tied it up from
a scramble. Irlma Harrison put the
girls one up when she popped one in
with A. Forsyth getting the assist. It
was necessary for Bondi to get re
pairs this period, Dr. Posliff removing
a large corn from his deft foot.
Forsyth tied it up in the second
period to make it 2-all. Bill Krohn
had trouble, losing his skates, but he
played without them. The Doctor
was called into service • again, two
pigeons escaping from his bag. The
girls went into the lead again, Fuller
scoring from Rae. The game was all
tied up again when Bill Krohn scor
ed. “Peg.” Fuller got another, Rae
assisting, to make it 4-3. Elliott bang
ed in another to make it 4-4.
Following a rest the teams came
baclq full of pep and the girls came
through with the winning goal, Pat
ricia Parker getting the honors as
sisted by Irlma Harrison.
It was a lot of fun, this exhibition,
and the amusing incidents were so
many that it would be a difficult mat
ter to record them. Trie girls were
willing to rough it up and the penalty
time-keeper had company most of the
time.
Following the game moccasin danc
ing was enjoyed by many with the
Wingham' Citizens’ Band furnishing
the music.
Cept-a-Mile Tickets Popular
Twenty tickets were sold at the C.
N. R. station on Saturday for the
cent-a-milc excursion, to Toronto and
other points. These cheap we‘ek-end
fares are becoming very popular.
Euchre Postponed
The Euchre which was booked for
Thursday of last week in the Council
Chambers by the Women’s Liberal
Association, was cancelled due to the
serious illness of their president, Mrs.
Dan Geddes, who passed on late the
same eevning. It will be held on
Tuesday, March 9th.
Temperance Convention at Toronto
On Thursday and Friday of this
week a Temperance Convention will
be held in Cook’s Presbyterian
Church, Toronto. Beer saloons in
Ontario will be challenged by this
gathering. Policies touching cam
paigns for educational and legislative
objectives are to be formulated.
Elora Rocks Stop Durham
The Elora Rocks put the Durham
team into the discard in their attempt
to win for the second year in succes
sion the honors in the O.H.A. Inter
mediate “B”. The Rocks on Mon
day night won at Elora 4-1 and made
it 8-4 on the round, as they won Fri
day night in Durham 4-3..
YOUNG PEOPLE HELD
SKATING PARTY
Two Hundred and Fifty Were In
Attendance.
The Arena was the scene of a very
pleasant skating party on Monday ev
ening when the members of the
Young People’s Societies of the Bap
tist, Presbyterian, United and Angli
can Churches held their annual skat
ing party. The party was well attend
ed about 250 being present and all
enjoying an evening of this fine whi
ter pastime with the Wingham Citi
zen’s Band supplying the music.
Following the skating the party as
sembled ih the basement of St; And
rew’s Presbyterian Church where a
sing-song was enjoyed under the lead
ership of Jack Reavie. Rev. Kenneth
MaeLean spoke a few words of wel
come and a delightful, lunch was serv
ed. .
WOOD WORKERS
STRIKE IN ELEVEN
ONTARIO CENTRES
Work Stopped in Only One Factory
In Town.
Strike conditions that are creating
much trouble in the furniture indus
try in Ontario at present leaves only
one of three factories closed here at
present,
As we go to press no settlement
has been made with the employees
of Wingham Manufacturing Company.
At Brown Bros, factory on Mon
day morning a settlement was reach
ed between the shop committee and
the officials of the company. The
agreement was a 10% increase at
once with a further 10% increase in
three months. -This agreement at a
meeting Monday night was again ad
justed to a 15% increaes at once and
5% additional in three months. The
factory was at no time closed down.
The Fry & Blackhall plant was at
no time closed down. Mr. E. S. Cope
land and Mr. W. VanWyck met the
shop committee on Monday morning
and satisfactory arrangements were
agreed upon.
The strike which was general in the
furniture industries of Ontario affect
ed plants in Hanover, Stratford, Kit
chener, Lucknow, Toronto, Preston-
Hespler, Owen Sound ,Strathroy, Lis-
towel, Kincardine and Wingham.
OBITUARY
Mrs. John W. Hopper
The death of Isabella Elizabeth
VauNorrnan, beloved wife of John W.
Hopper, occurred in Wingham Gen
eral Hospital, Saturday afternoon,
Mrs. Hopper had been in poor
health for some years but it was only
Thursday of last week that she be
came seriously ill. She was taken to
the Hospital in an unconscious con
dition and passed away on Saturday.
The deceased was a life-long resi
dent of this community having been
born in Lower Wingham 71 years
ago. She was the daughter of the late
Simon and Elizabeth VanNorman.
Forty-nine years ago, Feb. 15th, she
was married here and seven years lat
er Mr. and Mrs. Hopper moved to the
3rd line of Morris where they resid
ed until they retired to Wingham 15
years ago.
She leaves to mourn her passing
besides her husband, five sons and
three daughters, William of Seaforth;
Charles, Robert and Frank, of town;
Van, of Detroit; Mrs. Finlay McCal
lum, 3rd line of Morris; Mrs. James
Bryans of Brussels, and Mrs. Hugh
Carmichael of town. She is also sur
vived by three brothers and two sis
ters, Robert of Toronto; Frank of
Webbwood; Charles of Brussels; Mrs.
D. VanAlstine of Winnipeg and Mrs.
Thomas Fernie of Vancouver, B.C.
Eighteen grandchildren also survive.
One son, John Milton, predeceased
her in 1918.
The funeral was held from her late
residence, Frances Street, on Tuesday
afternoon. Rev. J. F. Anderson, of
Wingham United Church, of which
she was a member, conducted the ser
vice. The many floral tributes testi
fied to the esteem with which she was
held.
The flower-bearers were grand
children and nephews. During the
service Miss M. Partushek and Mrs.
W. B. McCool sang "The City Four
score.”
The pallbearers were her five sons
and her son-in-law, FI. P. Carmichael.
Interment took place in Brandon
Cemetery.
New Hats at Hanna’s
See the new Stetson Hats at
Hanna’s, All the newest shades and
models for men, young men and
students,
Ontario Budget Next Tuesday
Premier Mitchell Hepburn announc
ed the budget would be brought down
in the Ontario Legislature March 9.
The Cabinet put final touches ,to the
estimates and the balance of tne leg
islative program at a meeting Satur
day.
Snow Plows Out ajt Clinton
We are the favored section so far
this year. The fall of snow we had
last Thursday did not amount to very
much but south of here there was
quite a fall. At Clinton the snow
plows were called into service to clear
trig sidewalks for the first time since
late in December. This is some con
trast to last year when it was a bat
tle .royal to keep the highways open
and the sidewalks fit for walking.
INSTITUTE HELD
REGULAR MEETING
Rev. J, F, Anderson Gave Talk oh
’’Italy”
The February meeting of the Wo
men’s Institute was held in the Coun
cil Chamber on Thursday afternoon
last with an attendance of 32 ladies
present, Mrs. W. J. Henderson pre
siding.
The meeting opened with the sing
ing of the Institute Ode followed by
the regular business session.
The Roil Call was answered with
Valentine Greetings followed by a
reading entitled “Unkle Jake on Do
mestic Wrangles” by Miss Wilson of
Turnberry.
Rev. J. F. /Xnderson, the guest
speaker, gave a splendid talk on his
travels in Italy, strongly stressing the
remarkable beauty of its scenery and
cathedrals and the great courtesy and
kindness shown by the Italians to
strangers. The members are very
grateful to Mr. Anderson for sharing
his European trip with us. Misses
Helen Hammond and Louise Dore
gave a duet “My Grandfather’s Clock”
accompanied by Miss Cora Phair at
the piano, Mrs, Bower gave a splen
did reading on “Peace.”
The meeting closed with the Na
tional Anthem, followed by a splen
did lunch served by the hostess, Mrs.
W. Williamson, assisted by Mrs, Jas.
Robinson, Mrs. James Moffat and
Mrs. James Isard;
Dance
To Ernest’s Orchestra in Belgrave
Flail, Friday night, March 5th. Ad
mission 25c.
Gorrie Rink Took Trophy
The Nash rink from Gorrie won
the Bonspiel at Palmerston. They had
3 wins plus 21.
Director of Good Roads Association
Reeve David McDonald of Culross
was elected a director of the Ontario
Good Roads Association at the an
nual meeting held in Toronto last
week.
Enjoyable Dance Held
The Legion held a dance in the
Armouries on Saturday night which
was fairly well attended. Arthur’s
Orchestra furninshed the music and
all present had a most enjoyable
evening.
Choir Concert
In the United Church, Friday even
ing, March 5th. Seventy-five children
and adult voices, piano and organ ac
companiment. Choruses, duets, solos,
instrumentals. A. real treat.. Admis
sion 25c and 15c.
Aberhart’s Resignation
Left to People
Men and women dotting the wide
expanse of Alberta will decide whe
ther William Aberhart, the Calgary
school teacher who became leader of
the first Social Credit government in
the world in 1935, will continue in
power or resign. The premier frank
ly told his supporters Sunday from
the pulpit of the Calgary Prophetic
Bible Institute he had been unable to
redeem his election promise to estab
lish Social Credit in Alberta in 18
months. He asked them to pass res
olutions at constituency association
meetings, advising whether they Swish
him to resign or continue his efforts
toward a new economic order for Al
berta.
CELEBRATE THEIR
GOLDENWEDDING
The Globe and Mail on Monday,
March 1st, carries an item which will
be of interest to our subscribers.
To-day Mr. and Mrs. George Lott,
of Wingham, arc keeping their gold
en wedding' day with their children.
Mr. and Mrs. Lott were married at
Whitby, March 1st, 1887, by Rev. Mr.
Barker, Baptis.t pastor. Two years
later they moved to Brussels, and six
teen years ago to Wingham.
Three of the seven members of the
family live in Toronto, and in honor
to their parents all met last evening,
a happy family party, at the Diet
Kitchen. Mr, and Mrs. Lott gave one
son to the Empire during the World
War, Flight-Lieut. Charles W. Lott,
of the Royal Air Forte, who lost his
life at Malta, July, 1918.
Mrs. Lott is a member of the
Wingham Uhited Church and the
Women’s Institute,
We wish to join the family and
their friends in wishing Mr, and Mrs.
Lott many years of continued good
health and happiness.
BOWLED WELL
IN FLORIDA
Alex. Crawford Made Wonderful
Showing,
On Wednesday of last week Alex.
Crawford skipped his rink to win the
Chamber of Commerce Tournament
at St, Petersburg, Florida. The week
before Dr, Krupp, of Woodstock and
Alex, won t.he doubles event. On
Thursday last Alex, played in the fin
als of the singles.
The St, Petersburg Bowling Club,
'of which Alex, is President, is one
of the largest in the world and each
year this big International Tourna
ment is held,
Injured Deer Despatched
J. C. Higgins discovered a wound
ed deer on his farm Thursday morn
ing. The animal had evidently been
chased by dogs and was suffering
from a broken leg. Mr. Higgins shot
it and notified the authorities. Deer
are becoming quite plentiful in this
part of the country.
Hospital Donation Tea
A miscellaneous shower is being
held by the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the
General Hospital at the home of Mrs.
W. W. Armstrong, Shuter St., Friday
March 5th. Anything you care to
donate will be appreciated. A few of
the articles needed: towels (any kind)
serviettes, wash cloths, etc. Tea serv
ed from 3 to 5. Everyone welcome.
Rev. E .M. Loney Will Preach
Next Sunday
Rev. F. Merryweather had charge
of the services in John Street Bap
tist Church last Sunday. In the
morning, he spoke on the subject
“Victory” and in the evening "The
Signs of the Times.” Next Sunday,
March 7th, Rev. E. M. Loney will
take up his duties as pastor of the
church.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Miss Vesta Fox was a Toronto vis
itor over the week-end.
Mrs. John Lockridge was a week
end visitor at Niagara Falls.
Mrs. Percy Harris was a week-end
visitor with friends in Toronto.
Mrs. Thus. Kew visited with her
son, William, in Toronto, over the
week-end.
Miss Edith Finlay visited over the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Todd, Lucknow.
Mrs. D. H. Finlay and little daugh
ter, May, visited a few days with
friends in Lakelet.
Mrs. A. H. Simpson, Diagonal Rd.,
spent the week-end visiting with
friends in Toronto.
1c Sale Skating at the Arena Wed
nesday night (To-Night). Adults 2
for 21c; Children 2 for 11c.
Mr. John Bennett, of Seaforth, is
now residing with his daughter, Mrs.
J. O. Habkirk and Mr. Habkirk.
Mrs. Lome Baskerville and Mrs,
John Campbell visited for a couple
of days with Mr. C. R. Wilkinson.
Mrs. Leigh Johnston, of Orange
ville, is visiting at- the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lepard.
Miss K. Wilson who has been vis
iting friends in and around town, is
returning tc her home in London this
week.
We are pleased to hear Mrs. Frank
Seli’s arm and hand are getting bet
ter from severe scalds she received
about a month ago.
Reeve F. L. Davidson left Monday
morning for Reading, Penn., on a
business trip. He was accompanied
by Mr. Fred Sturdy.
Mrs. W. Clare Adams it attending
the Flairdressers’ Convention which
is being held in the Royal York Hotel
in Toronto this week.
Hanna’s made-to-measure Suits are
always excellently tailored and are
perfect fitting. Choose your suit now
while the range of samples is largest.
Mrs. H. Campbell, of Belfast, Ire
land, arrived home on Tuesday to be
with het mother, Mrs. Beckwith, who
has been ill for the past three weeks.
Mr. R. J. Deachman, M.P., and
Mrs. Deachman, were visitors In town
Over the week-end and attended the
funeral of the late Mrs. D. Geddes oh
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Burke and three
children, accompanied by Mr. James
Bafdjey, of Listowel, were visitors
over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
R. H. Saint.
Mr. end Mrs. Chris. Hetherington,
Btuevale Road, spent a few days in
Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie
Hetherington, and also visited t>r.
Bert and Mrs. Hetherington at
Brampton,
WINGHAM IS
PHONE MINDED
"Telephone News” Makes. Its Ap
pearance.
A paper, the ’’Telephone News" has
made its bow to Bell Telephone sub
scribers in this district. This district
is composed of the exchanges at Dur
ham, Hanover, Lucknow, Mount For
est, Walkerton, Harriston, Cargill,
Holstein, Southampton and Wingham.
The Manager of these exchanges is
Mr, C. F. Holland of town, with of
fices located here. A picture of Mr.
Holland appears in this first issue of
the News.
That Wingham is telephone-minded
is shown by the number of telephones
in use as compared with other ex
changes in the district. Wingham.
i comes second in business phones with
154. Walkerton has first place with
178. Wingham leads in home phones
however, with 489. Walkerton is se
cond with 356. There were 4.1 per
cent, more business phones here in
1936 than in 1935 and the increase
of 1936 oyer 1935 for home phones
was 6.5 per cent.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Dan Geddes
Following a stroke which she suf
fered in King Bros, store about 5.30
o’clock on Wednesday of last week,
Mrs. Dan Geddes passed away in
Wingham General Hospital at 10.40
p.m. the following day. Her sudden
death was a great shock to her many
friends and relatives as she had been
actively engaged for several days ar
ranging for a social evening of the
Liberal Women’s Association.
Mrs. Geddes, who was in her 64th
year, was born in the Township of
Flullett. Thirty-six years ago she
was married to her now bereft hus
band, Dan Geddes. Following their
marriage Mr. and Mrs. Geddes lived
at Belgrave for 10 years. They then
operated a general store at Londes-
boro for eight years, returning to
Belgrave where they conducted a gen
eral store and post office until they
retired to Wingham eight years ago.
Mrs. Geddes always took a very
great interest in church work at Bel
grave and Londesboro, she played the
organ, in the church and since com
ing to Wingham continued her church
activities. For six years she was Pres
ident of the Woman’s Association of
the United Church. She was also a
life member of the Women’s Mis
sionary Society. Since the organiza
tion of the Wingham Liberal Assoc
iation here two years ago, she has
been president of this organization.
She leaves to mourn her passing
besides her husband, one brother and
sister, F. Dixon Stalker of Blyth and
Mrs. Robert McGee of Auburn.
The funeral which was very large
ly attended was held ffom Wingham
United Church on Sunday afternoon.
The service was conducted by the
pastor, Rev. J. F. Anderson, assisted
by Rev. Kenneth MacLean of St.
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The
choir were present and led in the
singing and Cameron Geddes sang,
“Softly, tenderly Jesus is calling.”
The flower-bearers were members
of the Triple V Bible Class and the
pallbearers were: Ernest Geddes, Har
vey McGee, Mate Allen, Frank Stur
dy, Win. Craig and Dr, G. H. Ross.
Interment took place in Wingham
Cemetery.
Mrs. Henry Kerr
The burial of Catherine Cluff, wid
ow of the late Henry Kerr, a former
resident of town, took place here on.
Thursday afternoon last week. Mrs..
Kerr, who was in her 87th year, pass
ed away Feb. 23rd at her home, 15
Dorval Rd., Toronto. She was born
at Seaforth and was married' in 1864,
coming to Wingham at that time.
Her husband, who was a contract
builder, passed away 28 years ago,
and three years later she went to
Toronto to reside. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr
lived in the house now occupied by
Dr. W. A. McKibbon.
Surviving are three daughters, An*
nie and Leona at home and Mrs. A.
J. Alderson, of Hamilton. She is al
so survived by a brother, David S.
Cluff, of Toronto. One son, Welling
ton, predeceased her font* years ago.
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. Sextus Styles and Rev. Frank
Powell at Turner and Porter’s Fun-
oral Home, Toronto, on Wednesday
■evening. Rev. E. L. Roberts, Rectoi1
of St. Paul’s Anglican Church hete»
conducted the service at the grave
side.